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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,445, 331,823.87 and 133,013.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,445, 331,823.87 and 133,013.18 is: 183,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,445 : 331,823.87 = 133,013.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,445/331,823.87 = 133,013.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,445x = 331,823.87 × 133,013.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,445x = 44,136,948,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,948,148.61/240,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,563.59

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